DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds

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DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds. Renowned producer and artist DJ Maphorisa has made a heartfelt plea to South African hip-hop artists, urging them to set aside rivalries and collaborate. He highlighted how longstanding divisions within the industry are holding the genre back.

Earlier today, he shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that read, “SA hip-hop guys need to work together this camp camp thing is not working .” Maphorisa is a major force in South African music. While widely celebrated for his contributions to Amapiano, he has deep roots in hip-hop production and has worked with stars like Kwesta and Riky Rick, often pushing for innovation and cross-genre collaboration.

This call comes as South African hip-hop continues to struggle with factionalism, a problem that has persisted for decades. The genre, which gained massive popularity in the 2000s with groups such as Skwatta Kamp and Teargas, has frequently been overshadowed by high-profile beefs that split artists into competing crews or “camps.”

Label disputes, personal conflicts, and fan rivalries often fuel these divisions, while social media and press coverage amplify the drama. Some of the most infamous feuds have shaped the local scene. The clash between AKA and Cassper Nyovest spanned years and included diss tracks, social media spats, and alleged physical confrontations. Other rivalries include A-Reece versus Nasty C, Big Zulu’s diss track “150 Bars” targeting multiple artists, and more recent tensions between The Big Hash and J Molley.

While these conflicts generate headlines and memorable music, they also stunt collective growth. The competitive spirit of hip-hop, rooted in battle culture, often turns destructive when taken to extremes. Maphorisa’s message is especially relevant as hip-hop faces competition from the rise of Amapiano and Afrobeat. Beef-driven drama has coincided with a decline in the genre’s commercial appeal.

While artists like Big Zulu try to reignite interest through diss tracks, the divisions often deepen. The call for unity has still been heavily amplified. Whether unity becomes reality remains uncertain, but one truth stands out: South Africa’s vibrant and dynamic music scene could reach unprecedented creative heights if artists choose collaboration over conflict.

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DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds. Renowned producer and artist DJ Maphorisa has made a heartfelt plea to South African hip-hop artists, urging them to set aside rivalries and collaborate. He highlighted how longstanding divisions within the industry are holding the genre back. DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA …
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